This resolution honors the foundational principle of separation of church and state, while explicitly opposing extreme right-wing Christian nationalism. It recognizes significant historical anniversaries, including the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and the 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, both of which underscored the importance of religious liberty and the distinct spheres of government and religion. The resolution emphasizes that the United States was founded on principles of religious freedom and the protection of individual conscience, allowing individuals to practice any faith or no faith without government interference. The resolution highlights that these values are enshrined in the First Amendment , which mandates no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It cites landmark Supreme Court decisions like Everson v. Board of Education and Engel v. Vitale that consistently affirmed these principles, ensuring government neutrality towards religion. The resolution asserts that the rise of extreme right-wing Christian nationalism poses a significant threat to religious diversity, democratic governance, and the constitutional separation of church and state, and therefore reaffirms the House's commitment to protecting these core American values for all citizens.